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Maharashtra rains: 26 of 28 dams in Raigad district filled to capacity

The storage level of 26 out of 28 dams in Raigad district in Maharashtra is full this monsoon, with water being discharged from 20 of them, an Irrigation official said on Friday.

Deep depression crosses Odisha coast; heavy rain likely in west India

A depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression and crossed the Odisha coast on Monday morning, bringing heavy rains in several parts of west coast and Central India, IMD said

Delayed southwest monsoon yields highest rainfall in Delhi in 11 years

The southwest monsoon in Delhi may have been erratic and one of the most delayed this season, but it has given the highest rainfall to the national capital in 11 years -- 1,005.3 mm so far.

Odisha records highest rainfall deficiency in monsoon in 23 years

Odisha recorded its highest rainfall deficiency this monsoon in over two decades, the MeT Centre has said, amid fears that the dry spell could trigger a drought in the state

Heavy Rains: Many parts of Delhi waterlogged, traffic movement disrupted

After incessant rains hit the national capital in the early hours of Thursday, several routes were either partially or completely waterlogged causing disruption in traffic movement

IMD forecasts above-normal Sep rainfall; deficit unlikely to be wiped out

September rains to be better but not enough to recoup seasonal deficiency, says IMD

Country likely to receive above normal rainfall in September: IMD

The country received 24 per cent less rainfall than normal in August, belying the IMD's predictions for the month, but rainfall is expected to be above normal in September. Above normal rainfall to normal rainfall is likely over many parts of central India in September, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said on Wednesday. The monsoon deficit now stands at nine per cent and this is expected to come down due to good rainfall during September, he said. July too had recorded seven per cent less rainfall. The country received 24 per cent less rainfall than normal in August, but rainfall is expected to be above normal in September, the IMD said in its forecast for the month. Mohapatra also said that normal to below rainfall is expected over north and northeast India and southern parts of south India.

India's monsoon rainfall forecast to be above average in September

Monsoon rains were 10% above average in June

Rain lashes various parts of Delhi and NCR, IMD issues orange alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the national capital after rain lashed various parts of Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Wednesday morning

Delhi records just 10 rainy days in August; air quality worsened: IMD

Delhi recorded just 10 rainy days in August, the lowest in seven years, and a cumulative rainfall of 214.5 mm, lower than the average of 247 mm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

After July, August too set to record less than normal rainfall: IMD

The rainfall in August has been deficient by 26 per cent so far, with shortfalls in two successive months triggering fear of a below normal monsoon this year.

Delhi likely to enter another break monsoon phase on Friday: IMD

Delhi and its adjoining areas in northwest India are likely to enter another "break monsoon" phase, the third this season

Patchy Indian monsoon set to cheer palm traders 3,000 miles away

The world's second-most populous nation, where eating fried food is a national tradition, depends on overseas suppliers for as much as 70% of its edible oil needs

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Skymet dilutes southwest monsoon forecast for 2021 to 'below-normal'

Drought possible in Gujarat and West Rajasthan, says private weather forecaster

Monsoon set to revive in north India from August 19, says IMD

After a gap of nearly two weeks, the Southwest Monsoon is set to revive in north India from August 19, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday

Mercury to touch 38 degree Celsius as Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor'

New Delhi will witness partially cloudy sky on Tuesday, however, there is no possibility of rain yet, the India Meteorological Department said.

Statsguru: From floods to deficient rainfall, dealing with climate change

The effects of climate change are becoming more severe, and if a new IPCC report is to be believed, the situation will only worsen in coming years

Hotter future ahead: India, economy on the front lines of climate crisis?

The recent IPCC report on climate change briefed us of a hotter future we are inching towards. Its Sixth Assessment Report, released this week, makes for grim reading for India in particular. Watch the video to understand its impact on Indian economy and more.

India gets below-average monsoon rains for second straight week: IMD

Poor rain could lead to lower crop yields this year, especially in crops like soybean, cotton and pulses: Expert